Politics
Vichitra Singh challenges BJP in Bharatpur mayoral race, says Congress backs her
Independent councilor Vichitra Singh has entered the Bharatpur mayoral contest, positioning herself against the BJP and asserting backing from the Congress party.
16 Sep 2026
AAP wins majority in Baran council; Kamal Rathod's plan upends BJP-Congress math
The Aam Aadmi Party secured 31 of the 60 seats in Baran municipal council, giving it a clear majority, thanks in part to the tactics of local leader Kamal Rathod, which disrupted the traditional BJP‑Congress contest.
16 Sep 2026
Ajmer mayoral race pits BJP’s Anamika Sharma against Congress’s Kiran Gadhwal, independents hold the balance
In Ajmer’s mayoral contest, BJP fielded Anamika Sharma and Congress nominated Kiran Gadhwal, both elected from general women wards; with no party securing a majority, the support of 11 independent councillors becomes decisive.
16 Sep 2026
Independent Vichitra Singh challenges BJP in Bharatpur mayoral poll, cites Congress support
Independent councillor Vichitra Singh, wife of former mayor Shiv Singh Bhoot, has entered the Bharatpur mayoral race against the BJP, saying she has Congress backing.
16 Sep 2026
TDP, Shiv Sena Back Amit Shah’s UCC Proposal in NDA States
The Telugu Desam Party and Shiv Sena have publicly endorsed Prime Minister Amit Shah’s proposal to implement a Uniform Civil Code across states governed by the National Democratic Alliance.
16 Sep 2026
Congress Challenges Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, Calls for Safe Development
Arunachal Pradesh Congress leader has criticized the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, stating that development cannot be pursued at a 'gun point', urging authorities to reconsider the project’s safety and environmental impact.
16 Sep 2026
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Urges Ladakh Leaders to Question Centre’s Verbal Promises
In a recent address, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cautioned the leadership of Ladakh to remain skeptical of verbal assurances from the central government.
16 Sep 2026
J&K Assembly Speaker Rejects Opposition Criticism on Autumn Session Length
The speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly dismissed the opposition's objections to the duration of the recently concluded autumn session, calling the criticism unfounded.
16 Sep 2026
Nagaland Governor urges protection of indigenous culture at Basant Utsav
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav highlighted the need to safeguard Nagaland’s indigenous traditions during the Basant Utsav ceremony.
16 Sep 2026
Congress nominates councillor Nirmal Raiyan for Jaisalmer Parishad chair via hybrid system
The Rajasthan Congress has put forward Nirmal Raiyan, who lost his own ward in the Jaisalmer Nagar Parishad elections, as its candidate for the council’s chairmanship under the hybrid election system.
16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya CM Sangma Urges UCC to Reflect Tribal, Matrilineal Traditions
Chief Minister Sangma of Meghalaya has called for the Uniform Civil Code to take into account the state’s tribal and matrilineal character. He emphasized that any national framework should respect local customs.
16 Sep 2026
CoMSO Calls on Centre to Exclude Meghalaya from Automatic UCC Rollout
The Coal Miners' State Organization (CoMSO) has urged the central government to keep Meghalaya out of the automatic implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, citing concerns over local laws and cultural autonomy.
16 Sep 2026